ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 742576 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
opportune
anthology
lurid

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
peace
ploy
corrosive

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
polarize
articulate
implement
prominence

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
discern
pageantry
corrosive
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
embellish
plaudits
moderate
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."